WASHINGTON, February, 27.
SENATE. – Mr. Wilson reported back from the military committee the bill providing for a national foundry and furnace with an amendment, striking out the furnace.
Mr. Davis offered a bill as a substitute for the confiscation bill. Ordered to be printed.
The bill to increase the efficiency of the medical department of the army was taken up.
HOUSE. – The house concurred in the report of the committee of conference, in the disagreeing amendment to the bill, making appropriations for sundry and civil expenses.
Mr. Wright introduced a joint resolution that the proclamation of Andrew Jackson on the subject of nullification, together with the farewell address of Washington, be printed for distribution.
Mr. Stevens moved the addition of the declaration of independence. Agreed to, and referred to the committee on printing.
The consideration of the Upton contested election case was resumed.
– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Friday Morning, February 28, 1862, p. 1
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